Note If it's been less than 31 days since you upgraded to Windows 10, you won't get the update right away. This is to allow you to go back to your previous version of Windows if you choose. After the 31 days have passed, your PC will automatically download the latest update.

Do I need additional software to play Dead Rising 4?

Yes, you need to have DirectX 11 or later installed to play Dead Rising 4.

If you’re not sure if you have DirectX 11 installed, here’s how you can check:

Press the Windows logo key + R to open the Run dialog box.

Type "dxdiag" and then press Enter to launch the DirectX Diagnostic Tool.

On the System tab in the System Information window, look for the DirectX version listed. The version must be 11 or higher to run Dead Rising 4.

If you have an NVIDIA GeForce graphics card, you'll also need to update your drivers before you can play Dead Rising 4. This can be done automatically by opening the GeForce Experience app. You can also download the drivers manually from NVIDIA’s website.

What are the hardware requirements?

The hardware requirements for Dead Rising 4 will vary depending on if you’re playing on Xbox or Windows 10. Visit the product detail page for each platform to determine the size of the game, the system requirements (particularly for Windows 10 devices), as well as any additional info about the game.

To check if your Xbox has enough available disk space to install Dead Rising 4:

Press the Xbox button to open the guide, select
Home, and then select My games & apps.

Check the available drive space displayed at the bottom-left corner of the screen. If you don’t have enough space, you’ll either need to remove some of your existing games and apps, or add an external drive to your console.

If you’re using an external storage device with your console and want to change the default installation location:

Press the Xbox button to open the guide.

Select Settings > System >
Storage.

Under Manage storage, your default storage location is indicated by a triangle in the top-right corner.

Windows 10

To view the system requirements for Windows 10, visit the Windows 10 product detail page. The “Additional info” section will give you the approximate download size, indicating how large the game is.

If you don’t know your GPU (graphics processor) or VRAM (video memory), here’s how you can check:

Go to Start > Settings > System.

On the Display tab, scroll to the bottom and select Advanced display settings.

Scroll to the bottom and select Display adapter properties. The Adapter Type will display the name of the GPU, and the Dedicated Memory will display the VRAM.

How long does it take to download Dead Rising 4?

The download time can vary depending on the speed of your internet connection. On average, it takes about 5 hours to download 50 GB over a 20-Mbps connection.

Follow the steps in the What are the hardware requirements? section above to find the size of the game on Xbox and Windows 10. These may vary depending on which device you’re installing to.

The table below represents estimated download times based on current download speed.

Note This information is intended as a guide only, not an actual representation of download time. Bandwidth will be constrained and download time will increase during activities such as streaming content, playing games, or game streaming from your Xbox One to a Windows 10 PC.

Current download speed

30-GB file

40-GB file

50-GB file

60-GB file

70-GB file

2 Mb/s

33.3 hours

44.4 hours

55.6 hours

66.7 hours

77.8 hours

5 Mb/s

13.3 hours

17.8 hours

22.2 hours

26.7 hours

31.1 hours

10 Mb/s

6.7 hours

8.9 hours

11.1 hours

13.3hours

15.6 hours

20 Mb/s

3.3 hours

4.4 hours

5.6 hours

6.7 hours

7.8 hours

50 Mb/s

1.3 hours

1.8 hours

2.2 hours

2.7 hours

3.1 hours

100 Mb/s

0.7 hours

0.9 hours

1.1 hours

1.3 hours

1.6 hours

200 Mb/s

0.3 hours

0.4 hours

0.6 hours

0.7 hours

0.8 hours

For example:

If you're installing a 50-GB file and it's 20 percent downloaded (30 GB remaining) and your connection speed is 10 Mb/s, it should take about 6.7 hours for the download to complete. (This assumes that the download speed stays the same.)

While you're downloading the game, do not cancel the download or shut down your computer. The Dead Rising 4 icon will appear in the listed Installed Apps section of the Start menu on Xbox, and in My Library on your Windows 10 device.

Note You may be subject to additional internet fees while you download the game.

I have a Killer network card and my device keeps crashing while I’m downloading the game. What do I do?

If you have a Killer network card, and you’re running Killer Network Manager on your device, you may run into problems while downloading. For example, your device may freeze or crash while in the middle of downloading.

There’s a way to work around this problem by disabling the Networking Data Usage (NDU) service on Windows 10. To do this:

Press the Windows logo key + R and enter the following:

sc config ndu start=disabled

Once you’ve set this, restart your device.

The next time you sign in, the NDU service will be disabled and you should be able to download your game without impacting your device.

What kind of accessory device do I need to control Dead Rising 4?

You can use a mouse and keyboard or a game controller (Xbox One or Xbox 360 controller is recommended). If you use an Xbox One controller, you'll need either a USB cable to connect it to your device or an Xbox Wireless Adapter for Windows.

Do I need a Microsoft account to play Dead Rising 4?

Yes, you'll need a Microsoft account to play Dead Rising 4. If you already play games on Xbox 360 or Xbox One, you can use the same account you use for those games to also play on Windows 10. For more detail, see the
Microsoft account on the Xbox console FAQ page.

Do I need to be online or connected to the internet to play Dead Rising 4?

If you’re planning to be in an area with no online coverage, you can prepare your Windows 10 device to allow you to play Dead Rising 4 offline.

If you play offline, some features, such as the ability to purchase additional items from the Microsoft Store, will not be available. Additionally, any leaderboards will be unavailable while you're offline.

If you earn any achievements while playing offline, they will sync to your account the next time you sign in to Xbox Live on your device. Your game save progress will also sync when you sign in to Xbox Live.

I already have the Xbox One version of Dead Rising 4. Are the two versions of the game linked?

The Xbox One and Windows 10 versions of Dead Rising 4 are different versions. Therefore, there’s no link or crossover between the games.

As you’ll need an account on Xbox Live to play, you can earn achievements and gamerscore in both games. However, any progress you make on the Xbox One version will not carry over to the Windows 10 version, and vice versa.

On how many devices can I install Dead Rising 4?

On Xbox, you can install Dead Rising 4 and play offline on your home console, as well as install and play on your friends’ consoles if you sign in to Xbox Live before playing.

On Windows 10, you can install Dead Rising 4 and play offline on your main device (usually the first device you install the game on), and install on multiple devices if you sign in to Xbox Live before playing.

Why should I sign in to Xbox Live with a Microsoft account?

When you connect Dead Rising 4 to the Xbox Live service, you get the following benefits while you play on your Windows 10 device.